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CE08 KLM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,368 mi
Last recorded145,368 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 145,368 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 127,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 128,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc and pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,623 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,169 miles

Advise water ingress into nearside side indicator.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CE08 KLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 KLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE08 KLM registered?

CE08 KLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CE08 KLM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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